[Touken Ranbu] Wisteria

#23

The God of Misfortune, the god of disaster, is usually enshrined together in the place where the God of Zhibi is enshrined.

— but the village where I grew up did not enshrine him.

I still remember that day, as always, I was trying to connect with the gods so as to listen to the oracle.I thought it would be a constant failure, and didn't hold out much hope, but the result shocked me.

"I will bring disaster, which is not only a punishment for you, but also a pleasant pastime."

"What are you going to do, Ri?"

At that time, I panicked after hearing the words of the gods.I don't know why the god's voice is different than before, and I don't know why he punishes us with disasters for no reason.

My sense of responsibility as a shrine maiden told me that I should ask the great shrine maiden what to do, so I said so.

"That's not the god we worship."

"That's the Misfortune Sun God who brings misfortune."

"You can't even solve this trivial matter, how can you be a great witch?"

"I adopted you without any expectations, figure it out, rationale."

The great priestess said so, and let me, who was at a loss, think of a way to deal with the anger of the gods.She didn't tell anyone what I heard, and she didn't stand up and nod when I persuaded the villagers to worship one more god.

Obviously, as long as she said it, the villagers would believe her, and would enshrine the god who caused the disaster—the God of Misfortune and Sun.

When I was desperate, I went to listen to the oracle again.

This time, I heard the gentle voice that has always been there.

I know, it must be the god of Zhipi.

"I'm sorry."

Zhibi God whispered in my ear, his tone sounded very helpless to me, as if he was worried about something.

I didn't say anything, just shook my head slightly, and asked him if there was any way to solve this disaster.

"I have been arguing with him for a long time, but I still can't get a result."

"I'm afraid you'll have to figure it out on your own."

"But it is indeed wrong for you not to enshrine him."

……Yes.

I don't believe that God Zhibi is helpless in the face of the disasters caused by God of Misfortune. I'm afraid he often blames us in his heart.

This time, he really just couldn't convince Futsu Atsugami?

Or, did the initial apology already include the subsequent accusations?

In any case, it is certain that the village will not escape.

Since that day, I have often leaned against the ancient tree, staring at the shadow cast by its luxuriant branches and leaves in a daze.I looked at the villagers praying in front of Gu with a heavy heart.The gods never joke with humans meaninglessly, they do what they say, this is what the great witch told me.

But why, the big witch is not willing to take action to resist this disaster?

Sure enough, she still clearly knows the attitude of Zhibi God.So she didn't do anything, she didn't dare to do anything, she was afraid of angering Zhipi God.Anyway, as the great witch, she will not die easily, so what does the lives of those villagers have to do with her?

Heartless human beings.

Ruthless gods.

"You look distressed, Reason."

"Why don't we play a game."

"If you convince more than half of the villagers that I will bring disaster..."

"This time, I will do nothing."

——This time, do nothing.

Complicated emotions flashed in my eyes, so I simply closed my eyes and took a deep breath.There is no need for the gods to deceive weak humans, and it is trustworthy to say that they will do nothing this time.

But what about later?

"You can test my proposal...Of course, before I run out of patience."

"I promise you."

The sense of responsibility that was almost exhausted suddenly appeared at this moment. Because of this impulse, I agreed to the request of the gods and voluntarily became a toy of the gods, so I was abandoned later. Discarded like a rag doll.

"Please trust me!"

"I beg you... just trust me once!"

"What I said is true!"

Persuade every family, no one will be spared.It was the first time I bowed my head and begged in front of the villagers, but the result was not satisfactory at all.

"Li, let me persuade you too? You are so powerful, what you say must be true, I believe you!"

When no one trusted me, Aoi appeared.

Just like the clichéd plot in the novel, for me at that time, she was like a god descending.She helped me convince most of the villagers that the disaster was coming, and she told everyone to prepare all the things for shelter within three months.

I am grateful to her, and in return I have taught her everything the Grand Priestess taught me.I hope that she can continue to accompany this village in my place when I accept the punishment of Futsu Higami.

I am so stupid.

She must think I'm ridiculous.

"Three months have passed and no disaster has come?"

"Hey, it's not good for you to make people panic like this. It's a pity that I still trust you so much."

"Yeah, that kid Aoi also..."

"Is she really suitable to be the heir of the great witch?"

"I don't think so..."

I won this game.

However, a farce was staged under the control of the God of Misfortune.

Aoi is the screenwriter of this farce.

— how ridiculous.

"Your reaction is so boring, Reason."

"Tsk tsk tsk, I don't see that you have such a weak side, you really are a weak human being."

"Enough said?"

"Enough talking, just continue to sleep your Spring and Autumn Dream."

The words blurted out, and I remained expressionless and calm.I realized this result halfway through.

Since I participated in this game, there are only two paths left in front of me.Either win—from now on, she is a fake witch who can only scare people.Either lose - a disaster happens, and everyone accuses them of being incompetent and unpredictable.

Nobody believes in the gods I describe because it doesn't make sense to them.

How could a powerful god treat them like this?

Everything Aoi has done has added fuel to the flames, and she has successfully learned even more powerful skills, and she has also successfully pulled me down from the throne of the great witch's successor and sat on it herself.

Humans and gods are so terrifying.

After that, I was locked in a dark, windowless warehouse.During the day they would have the children come and watch me, bring me meals to keep me from starving, and at night they would curl up in a ball in the silent and dark warehouse and fall into the same dark sleep.

In the beginning, everything was normal, other people just hated me.

But then, everything changed.

"There's no need to feed her, let's share it among ourselves."

"Hmph, wasn't she very powerful in the past, and I will see if she is afraid of being with the snake mouse at night!"

The food is robbed by the children, and the rustling sound can always be heard when sleeping at night.I don't know how many rats and snakes they threw in, and I was so muddled every day that my brain couldn't think.

How did I survive?

I think I probably don't remember too well.

It was only after I was taken away by the time government and became a god judge that I strengthened my determination.

--loser.

People who have no light will not be missed.

"Because you're too weak, Reason."

"The disaster I caused, you are still incapable of solving."

"This time... what should you do?"

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